Weasels are wily little critters that can be a real hoot to observe! They also have some fascinating lore attached to them… much of which isn’t so nice. One of the more heroic legends says that weasels are able to slay the deadly basilisk monster due to its immunity from the beast’s venom and murderous gaze!

These weasels are modeled after the Short-tailed Weasel, which have two distinct coats: one white, for the winter, and the other brown to reddish-brown, for the summer. As the seasons change, their fur changes not only in color, but also density and length to meet the demands of the weather. Weasels are generally considered as nocturnal, but can be seen any time of day, are active year-round, skilled hunters and very agile!

PATTERN DETAILS

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Small amount of stuffing, Black embroidery floss, Darning needle, C / 2.75 mm crochet hook (optional, for crochet neck trim only), Optional hardware (see Customizing Your Micro-Taxidermy Knits PDF)

PACK LEVEL
Beta - Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 1.75” W x 2” L x 2.25” T

GAUGE
6 sts x 10 rows over 1 inch square, after stuffing. Gauge will vary significantly depending on the size of yarn and needles you use for your piece. The most important thing is that stuffing does not show / poke through the finished piece.

YARN & NEEDLE SUBSTITUTIONS
You can use any weight of yarn you like to knit with for this piece. Be sure to use a needle size with the yarn of your choice that will produce a dense fabric so the stuffing doesn’t poke through. You can refer to the Customizing Your Wanderlust Woolves Knits companion guide for yarn and needle pairing suggestions.